Mahagony Patio Tables
I used a biscuit joiner to join the frame, then rabbited all the ends of the slats and the edge of the frame so slats fit flush.
I just finished two end tables for the patio. I used genuine (Honduran) Mahagony. This is only my second wood project so I am please with the end results.
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I used a biscuit joiner to join the frame, then rabbited all the ends of the slats and the edge of the frame so slats fit flush.
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Legs and apron joined with mortise and tennons using a drill press and router table. Wish I had a mortiser.
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I also champered (sp) all the slats and frame to create a nice finished look on the top and bottom. Also champered all the legs on all four sides.
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I finished the tables with a red mahagony stain and three coats of Spar Urathane, since these will be used outside on patio.
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Now I have a place to set my coffee.
Comments
Looks very nice and the finish really stands out. I would be a bit concerned about wood expansion pushing open the miter joints over time since there doesn't seem to be too much room to allow for movement across the top.
Since you mentioned wanting a mortiser, have you checked out the Festool Domino joiner? I sold my Inca horizontal slot mortising attachment and table saw and I now use the Festool Domino for most of my mortise and tenon work.
Jacko, you might be correct about the expansion issue. However, I think that was solved for me when my wife informed me these were too nice to go outside and hijacked them for the sunroom. Now I need to build two more for outdoors and will take expansion into consideration. I plan to use IPE this time and may try to make them really ugly (maybe nails and screws) so my wife won't want them in the house.
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